Black Mango is a blend of fine 100% organic black tea from India, organic calendula flower petals and natural mango essence. Together, they blend to make a refreshing tea that can be enjoyed either warm or iced.

Full Leaf Specialty Black
Representing orthodox manufacture, whereby the leaf is hand-plucked and maintains an unbroken appearance, the tea leaves for this blend are selected fresh during the growing seasons of the year.

Mango
Mangos are popular fruits in India, Southeast Asia and parts of South America. In India alone, there are over seventy different kinds of mango that vary in size, color and flavor. Beyond being delicious and rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, mangos contain an enzyme with stomach soothing properties similar to papain found in papayas. These comforting enzymes act as a digestive aid.

Calendula Flowers
Calendulas have been grown as garden plants for many years throughout North America and Europe. Calendula flowers have been considered beneficial in reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, and used as an antiseptic.

Water Temp°F (°C)

Quality of Water

Quantity of Leaf(tsp / 8oz water)

Steep Time(minutes)

Infusions

190°F (88°C)

Best with Spring water

1

4-5

1

For brewing black teas, we recommend using higher temperature water, close to or just before boiling (190 - 200 F), with a proportion of one teaspoon of leaf per 8oz of water. Some recommend water at a full, rolling boil, but in our opinion boiling reduces the oxygen content in good water and gives the tea a flatter taste as opposed to a livelier one from slightly cooler water. Steeping time can vary depending on whether you wish to drink with milk (or non-dairy equivalent) or without. To drink without milk, 3 Â½ to 4 Â½ minutes is plenty of time to bring out a well balanced sweetness and astringency. With milk, a slightly longer time is required, 5 to 6 minutes, to acquire enough astringency to balance the milk.